DM Kathy Monday December 13th, 2021 10:53:22 PM
[Everybody take 800 XP for the previous scene.]
When you return to Freedom's Landing, Ash lets the hunters know what you found. Most of them are interested in seeing the scorpion meat and carapace bits. They thank you for eliminating the threat to the town.
You pass a peaceful night.
The next day, Sahabiel once again works on her tree home. Naithi goes berrying, then creates a temporary bathhouse on the river. It is a big hit with the women of the town.
Later that afternoon, a fox approaches the little town. It trots nonchalantly to the town's center, then sits on its haunches, looking about, seemingly unafraid.
Perception DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: {The fox has some kind of collar around its neck.} Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {The fox has some kind of collar around its neck, and something is tied to the collar with a bit of string.}
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d20+9=25 ; Monday December 13th, 2021 11:35:23 PM
Nightingale will definitely take time in the warm water, if nothing else to have someone help her wash and dry her hair, which she'll leave loose until they sit out again.
While she's messign around she spots movement, and sneaks up and out of the secluded spot to see what she spotted "Hey ladies, there's a fox with something tied around it's neck sitting in the middle of town, that's weird."
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=22 ; Monday December 13th, 2021 11:59:12 PM
Zazu agrees with Nightingale, and suggests that this is a messenger.
"Come here, good boy," the elf says to the fox, kneeling and offering a hand to sniff. "Let me see what you got there."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Tuesday December 14th, 2021 1:22:42 AM
Ash is careful not to spook the fox. She makes sure to stand where it can see her. She isn't too alarmed by it as it's not appearing hostile or anxious at all. If anything it appears well trained. She wonders if perhaps it's the subject of an Animal Messenger spell, perhaps sent by their friend Nelly the Greenmage.
Still, most foxes are wild animals so she keeps an eye out for any nearby children to make sure they don't get too close.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday December 14th, 2021 11:31:15 AM
As the fox garners attention of the group, Beech speaks up. "I expect the fox is somewhat domesticated, it does have a collar. If I were a betting person, which I'm not, I'd bet that it is a familiar or companion to some caster from inside the Wood. We are either being summoned for doing something we shouldn't have or we are about to be asked to do something. I give it a 60/40 that we are being asked...." Beech will keep his hands away from his bow, but he seriously considers casting Detect Magic, he left one option out, so as not to worry the townsfolk that are watching.... He goes ahead and casts Detect Magic anyways, but he'll do it facing away from the fox and then turn to bring it into view so he can study it. Beech is seriously hoping it is not a disguised Fey.....
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 d20+5=22 ; Tuesday December 14th, 2021 11:44:31 AM
After a morning or soaking and playing with Nightingale in the warm water, I feel fully relaxed and my hair is finally free of the dust of our travels. There is nothing more soothing than having sometime help you wash your hair, a luxury in sure few of boys could appreciate.
While I'm sure someone could have heard our splashing and giggles, we were well screened and a lifetime of traveling with a dire rabbit has meant that I've never had to worry about Peeping Tom's.
When the fox approaches my heart melts. It is so cuddly! I approach it slowly with my hands out, and in a minute am removing the letter, petting it, and burying my face in it's fur.
Wild Empathy Check to get it to allow me to pet it = 22 (27 if handle animal check is necessary instead)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 38/45 ) Character Sheet Tuesday December 14th, 2021 4:55:15 PM
When Panzer hears about the fox (he was digging foundations again) He assembles with the rest of the group to see what the note is about. He agrees with Beech's insights but thinks it is for the positive reasons rather than the idea they did something wrong.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday December 14th, 2021 5:52:16 PM
Once she hears that a public bath is available for the day, Sahabiel turns up at the riverside as well. Revealing her physique so openly for the first time as she gets ready to soak in the bath, word quickly circulates among the other women of the settlement that underneath the armor Sahabiel is buff enough (and circumstantially, also green enough) that despite her being a half-elf, even the settlement's population of half-orcs might be somewhat impressed.
By the afternoon, Sahabiel will be doing work with the other villagers as usual, and with word of the curious fox spreading fast it reaches the group she is with in short time. As she arrives and finds the others already there, she smiles at Beech and asks, "I hear ya found a cute little messenger. Anything known yet on what is this fox' news?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d8=3 ; Tuesday December 14th, 2021 9:03:53 PM
Lothlo takes the opportunity to sleep in after a day of hiking and combat. He awakes to see everyone playing with a fox. Hey, what did I miss? Is that a fox with a collar? Naith, don't tell me you are collecting more pets.
DM Kathy Wednesday December 15th, 2021 12:36:59 AM Nightingale points out the fox with something around its neck.
Zazu also notices it and approaches. The fox sniffs his hand and remains where it is.
Ash wonders whether the fox could be the subject of an Animal Messenger spell, and Beech uses Detect Magic to try to see what is going on. You do indeed see a faint aura, so Animal Messenger is the likely reason.
Naithi tries to pet it, and Lothlo asks whether it is one of hers. Panzer and Sahabiel are content to watch.
Zazu retrieves the message, finding that he must also remove the collar. Once that is done, the fox turns and scampers away. Beech, his spell still active, can tell that the aura is gone. Animal Messenger indeed.
When you open the message, you see that it is in the elven alphabet, and it is signed "GT." The message itself appears to be gibberish.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 38/45 ) Character Sheet Wednesday December 15th, 2021 3:21:33 AM " Oh, its from Galien. What's it say?" Panzer can read, but not whatever that note is written in. He is curious to see what the elf has to say. Clever way to deliver a note is what he thinks. Anyway, the others seem to be a bit puzzled about what it says too. He kinda thinks it is in elvish, the way the script flows and all and surely with as many elves and half elves as they have in this group someone knows elvish. Why are they puzzled then. Oh, the CODE. That must be what it is really written in. Now Panzer was really interested.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 4:25:09 AM
Nightingale growls, then looks at the others, "Wasn't one of us taught, or given information on the code he and his friends use?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday December 15th, 2021 1:42:36 PM "I thought we were given a copy of the code book, but I wasn't the one it was given to." Beech pitches in...
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 2:26:53 PM
I can't help but pout a little as the fox runs off before I can bury my face in it's fur. Fortunately Camalayas is more than willing to let me lay down on her back as I run my fingers through her and Fizzgig's fur.
After casually making sure no one is listening in on us, I speaking in an off handed manner. Ash has the book, however she probably has the code memorized by now. It's not that I don't care about the code, I'm just lost in my thought, wondering what the fox's fur felt like and if one might make a useful companion.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 5:47:32 PM
Ash smiles as the fox runs off and for some reason feels the need to wave at it as it goes.
She has a look at the note and - based on her study - tries decipher it without using the book. If that doesn't work she resigns herself to the fact that she needs to keep up reading. She fetches the book to decode the message.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 6:22:36 PM
Sahabiel watches without saying much, and leans against the nearest wall. She remembers the discussion they had at Galien's home, and the things she asked him to look into. Since there is a good chance that this missive will be in response to things she asked, she keeps herself close while Ash works on the coded message.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 9:07:38 PM
Looking at the gibberish before him, Lothlo quickly determines that he's not going to break this code on his own. We should probably make our way back, I assume the code is designed so that we really need the key to decipher it.
DM Kathy Wednesday December 15th, 2021 10:57:07 PM Panzer realizes immediately that the message must be from Galen Thalios, and that it must be in code.
Nightingale and Beech remember that you were given a code book--does somebody still have it?
Naithi remembers that Ash has the codebook, and thinks Ash may have memorized it by now. Alas, she has not. The code is extensive, and while Ash has learned some of it, she still has a ways to go. Lothlo is right; you're going to need the book.
This much Ash is able to verify; she isn't able to decode the entire message based on the parts of the codebook she's learned so far. Although what she can see is alarming--she's pretty sure the first sentence says "something is wrong."
Sahabiel is content to watch for now.
Ash retrieves the codebook, and with some assistance--or at last a lack of hinderance--from her companions, she soon has the note decoded.
Something is wrong. Suspicious disappearance. Meet me in the Elder Treant as soon as possible. GT
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday December 15th, 2021 10:58:43 PM
Zazu looks over Ash's shoulder and tries to help.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 11:19:51 PM
Nightingale asks the obvious question for her, "Where's this Elder Treant located?"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday December 15th, 2021 11:49:13 PM "It's the name of the tavern we stayed in." Ash answers. "So far it has proven to be somewhat of a safe place to stay. Maybe that's why Galen wants to meet there. Keep his house secret."
"I wonder why he's reached out to us rather than others in the resistance?"
Whatever the case, they're going to have to go investigate this.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 38/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday December 16th, 2021 1:05:41 AM " He sent it to us because we said we would help. I'll get my gear, it'll only take me a few minutes to get ready." Panzer rushes off to get his traveling kit. True to his word he is back in less than 10 minutes.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday December 16th, 2021 2:28:44 PM
b]"He's probably contacting us, because the majority of the others are too old to handle, or not persuadable enough to do what he deems an emergency. Although I expect it is important, and that we should do it, I'm just pointing out other reasons."[/b] Beech takes a bit longer than Panzer, but only because he packed up his tent too....
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Thursday December 16th, 2021 2:33:07 PM
I quickly pack up. We should head out without delay.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday December 16th, 2021 4:54:31 PM
Sahabiel agrees to ride to their ally's aid, and goes to prepare Kohlrabi for the trip.
"...while there I would also not mind tasting those meat and vegetable skewers again. Yer cooking is wonderful, Beech, but Karri just has us beaten in all the ingredients and spices they have available. Anyway... if we leave this late in the afternoon, I guess we will be riding by night? It'll be a short first leg otherwise..."
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday December 16th, 2021 8:54:05 PM
"Good work, Ash," says Zazu. "Glad I could help."
"Well, let's go to this Elder Treant then. Sounds like a tavern?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday December 16th, 2021 9:09:30 PM
Remembering what happened on their previous overnight journey. Harpies were bad enough in the daylight, and last time we spent the night half of us were put under a dancing curse. I saw we leave at daybreak so we don't have to travel at night, better for us to arrive in one piece.
DM Kathy Thursday December 16th, 2021 10:25:27 PM Nightingale wonders about the Elder Treant, but Ash reminds her it's the name of an inn you all stayed at in Karri. Zazu thinks it sounds like the name of a tavern.
Panzer, Beech, Naithi and Sahabiel are eager to leave right away. Lothlo, remembering your recent adventures on the way to and from Karri, advises an early-morning start instead.
The issue is that Karri is more than a day's march away. You could start now, travel several hours, make camp, and get there late tomorrow afternoon. Or, you could start before dawn, push the pace, and try to reach Karri shortly after sunset, with some or possibly all of you fatigued. You also have a Folding Boat; you haven't yet tried the journey by river.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 38/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday December 16th, 2021 11:04:49 PM " I don't understand." " It takes more than a day to get there. We said we would help him and asked him to get us more information. He says that there are disappearances and he sounds like he could be next. He's a fighter, and a good one but honestly he sounds afraid." "We wouldn't hesitate for a second if it were one of us in trouble, so why are we even thinking of waiting now?"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Thursday December 16th, 2021 11:25:03 PM
Ash nods in agreement with Lothlo.
"Agreed. Let's try and avoid any camping on the way this time if we can help it. How about we leave just before dawn? If we push we can be in Karri before nightfall, which isn't too different to if we left right now anyway."
If they're going back to Karri Ash will check in again with the leaders in the settlement to see if the party need to pick up any certain supplies while they're there.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Thursday December 16th, 2021 11:49:46 PM
"I think we should just leave now and force march ourselves through the night. Or leave before dawn if the group perfers."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Friday December 17th, 2021 2:56:36 AM
Following Panzer's lead, Nightingale returned to her tent to gather her traveling items, and to grab some more leather thongs to bind her hair with as she doesn't have an hour to braid it. Returning to the group she adds her two coppers, "The fact that he reached out to us may mean we're the only ones who can help. Do I want to run headfirst into a trap, no. But if we move forward expecting traps and combat then we should be prepared for most things we encounter. I hope Galen is ok, he had some excellent teas in his kitchen, and was nice to us."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 38/45 ) Character Sheet Friday December 17th, 2021 6:42:51 AM " The difference is if we leave now, get some rest on the way and arrive at nightfall we are still fresh enough to survive an ambush. If we sleep here and force march in the morning we get there fatigued and in no shape to survive anything this 'ultra killer', as you describe it, thieves guild could plan."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Friday December 17th, 2021 2:23:16 PM The other option would be to take the folding boat. We can save our strength and sleep in shifts so that we are rested.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday December 17th, 2021 3:07:24 PM "If the boat will get us most of the way there, it'll keep us mostly rested, as long as it's down stream. Then we cut to the city at the closest place the river travels past.. Trying to force march our way there, will leave us mostly all exhausted, which will hinder any and all actions we take, as well as those of us who cast spells, won't be able to be rested enough to be at full strength if something untoward should befall us."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 38/45 ) Character Sheet Friday December 17th, 2021 3:19:40 PM " Wait, We have a boat? Sure, that could work."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday December 17th, 2021 8:37:52 PM "Um, Beech... how many times have we fished you out of water?" Ash isn't too sure that a boat is a good idea given the current swimming capabilities of the team.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Friday December 17th, 2021 9:02:14 PM "I agree with Naithi, and with Beech.", Sahabiel says. The argument seems solid.. every other means of traveling to Karri has them either arrive a day later, or arrive fatigued.
She adds to that, "...and we might have left much earlier today if Galen had sent a bird as his animal messenger instead of a fox. I do not know what to make of it that he didn't, but whether it be he had to make do or if he thought his enemies would be watching fer messenger birds, it just adds to the sense that things are afoot."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Friday December 17th, 2021 9:10:54 PM Maybe I misremembered, I was thinking it took us more than a day because of our harpy hunting expedition and doing a bunch of chores before leaving the city on the way back. If we need to camp overnight no matter what no reason to wait.
DM Kathy Friday December 17th, 2021 10:51:59 PM
There is much discussion about the best way to get to Karri. You do have a Folding Boat, which you have avoided using in the past out of concern for all the animals that you bring along wherever you go. So, your consensus is you want to get to Karri without using the boat, without stopping to camp, and without a forced march that will leave you fatigued.
That isn't actually possible.
So your DM is going to seize the reins and come up with the best compromise she can. You make the remainder of your preparations and leave Freedom's Landing later that afternoon. You make the most of the daylight you have left, and continue marching into the night, relying on those with low-light vision and perhaps a bit of magical light. Around midnight, you stop to eat and rest. You do not sleep, but you do rest for several hours, only beginning your march again when the sky starts to lighten. You reach Karri around mid-afternoon. You are not fatigued in game terms, although you haven't slept and might be yawning a bit.
You are able to check into the Elder Treant Inn, and find that the suite you occupied last time is once again available. A quick tour through the common room reveals that Galen is not here, but you hope he will arrive soon to tell you what this is all about.
In the meantime, the evening meal will soon be served, and this place is renown for the quality and variety of its food. It's time to eat and rest.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Saturday December 18th, 2021 2:06:58 AM OOC: That is an awesome way to get us to where we needed to go
Not seeing Galen, Nightingale will flag down one of the staff and ask, "Has a gentleman come looking for us yet, if not, we are expecting a guest to arrive at some point, would you be a dear and bring him up to our suite, thank you." She'll slip them a gold piece to hopefully keep everything under wraps
DM Kathy Sunday January 2nd, 2022 5:37:22 PM
The common room of the Elder Treant Inn is beginning to fill up. You are there, of course, to meet Galen Thalios, who sent you a coded message--something about an unexplained disappearance--and asked you to meet him here. There has been no sign of him yet, but it's still early.
In the meantime, delicious smells are wafting from the kitchen. Tonight's special, you are told is mutton roast, with roasted root vegetables. There are plenty of other offerings, though, as the Elder Treant prides itself on the quality and variety of the foods it offers.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Sunday January 2nd, 2022 8:36:43 PM
Panzer tries to relax but the thought that something has happened to Galen is already gnawing at the back of his mind. He orders a bowl of the mutton roast and root veggies and savors the flavorful dish, trying to take his mind off of the possibility Galen has disappeared. But who else is missing and who is taking them?
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Monday January 3rd, 2022 5:07:57 PM
Nightingale would love some food, waving down a server she asks, "Can I get a small amount of the mutton, but a larger portion of the veggies, and bread and butter if you have them, thank you."
DM Kathy Monday January 3rd, 2022 8:57:08 PM
You place your orders and soon are eating hot, delicious dinners. Nightingale is able to get her extra veggies, and the bread is fresh-baked and delicious.
Panzer is worried that the unexplained disappearances may have extended to include Galen, but some time later your fears are assuaged.
As the servers are removing your plates from dinner, you see Galen enter the common room. He sees you, makes eye contact with those of you who are looking at him, then deliberately approaches the innkeeper. After a short conversation, he exchanges money for a guest room key and, with a meaningful glance in your direction, heads up the stairs.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Monday January 3rd, 2022 9:01:18 PM
Lothlo keeps and eye out, but is relieved that they got to the inn without running into more harpies. The long trek has left him with a pretty strong appetite. After smelling that delicious mutton cooking, I just have to try that at dinner tonight, my moth is already watering.
Lothlo notices their friend out of the corner of his eye. Perfect timing, with the meal being cleared they will be able to leave momentarily without anyone taking notice.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday January 3rd, 2022 10:53:01 PM
Beech, finishes up his steak and has a nice wine to go with it. "Well, a lengthy journey and a good meal has completely exhausted me, I don't know about the rest of you, but I think I'm headed to the suite and am gonna get comfortable. A night's rest will have me ready for what we are doing tomorrow." Beech doesn't yell it out, but makes sure the rest at the table has no trouble hearing his decision to head up stairs. Also alerting those who noticed Galen walk in, know he had also noticed him. "When you come into the room, try not to step on my tail this time." He eyes Panzer as he says that. With that he stands and heads upstairs.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Monday January 3rd, 2022 11:28:34 PM
Naithi goes with the server's recommendations and orders some for Camalayas and Fizzgig as well. Can I also get a loaf of bread bread and a bottle of wine to bring back to my room?
I may it a point to ignore Galen. I don't want to draw attention to him, and I know between Camalayas, Fizzgig and I that we will be able to sniff out his room.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Monday January 3rd, 2022 11:31:33 PM "Do we have our regular rooms? With how often we come here it's feeling like we might have to permanently rent them out!" Ash is only half-joking about that last part.
She takes a note of the other patrons in the bar before heading up the stairs. Ash wants to remember their faces should she see them again.
When there are no observers she gives a soft knock on his door. "We're from Freedom's Landing". She doesn't give any more details than that. He should know who they are.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Tuesday January 4th, 2022 12:08:39 AM
Zazu crams arms full of a mug of fresh milk, a trencher of stew, and hunk of the roast, and heads up with the party to meet with Galen.
Boyo grabs a carrot and hops in too.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 1:27:50 AM
Before Galen shows himself, Sahabiel orders a large serving of the daily special which quickly sees her recover from the long day of travel it took them to get here. Rather than head towards the room Galen went into, she goes upstairs to the suite the party took, and then back onto the inn's landing where she starts to clean and polishing her boots, while having a view of anyone moving between the rooms.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Tuesday January 4th, 2022 1:18:52 PM
When Panzer sees Galen walk in he lets out an audible sigh of relief. He stands up and scampers over to his friend.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 2:04:45 PM
Nightingale notices Galen, and a wave of relief washes over her. Rather than making a scene, she nods to him as he passes by. Once she's finished she'll ask a server, "Can you have some hot tea, several mugs, honey, and cream sent up to our suite please, thank you." Once her "order" is made, Nightingale will wander around downstairs for a minute or two and then head up to the suite.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 7:43:54 PM Well, that was a mighty fine meal, should we call it a night and head back to our rooms now?
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 8:38:18 PM
Up on the landing, an industriously polishing Sahabiel quasi casually looks on as more people, including from her own party, start moving from the downstairs common room to the upstairs guest rooms.
DM Kathy Tuesday January 4th, 2022 9:35:46 PM Lothlo watches Galen go up and applauds the timing. He lingers over his meal, knowing it will look natural for the group to break up and leave the common room now that their dinner is over.
Beech announces that he is tired and wants to retire to the suite. Lothlo likewise expresses a wish to retire.
Panzer, not quite getting the memo, immediately rushes over to Galen, who pointedly ignores him. Instead, he collects his key and heads upstairs.
Naithi requests a loaf of bread and a bottle of wine to take up with her.
Going her one better, Zazu equips himself with milk, stew, and another helping of mutton, to some odd looks from the waitstaff. But they bundle it up for him at his request.
Nightingale enters into the spirit of the thing and orders tea for the suite.
Ash asks whether you have your usual room, perhaps forgetting that you had acquired the suite mere hours before. But sometimes hours feel like weeks, and it's easy to lose track.
Sahabiel has plans for how to look nonchalant, but she doesn't get to carry them out.
As you take a leisurely course toward your suite, a door along the hallway opens up and Galen looks out at you. He beckons you into the room.
It is a standard elven resting room, meaning there is no bed. That means there is room (barely) for all of you, though some of you have to sit on the floor or perhaps perch unsteadily on the windowsill. Once you are inside, Galen shuts the door.
"Thank you for responding so quickly," he says. "Perhaps this is nothing, but it doesn't feel right. But before I begin--how much do you know about the elven council that rules Karri?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday January 4th, 2022 10:21:55 PM "Not a thing."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 10:24:44 PM
Naithi nods sagely as she thinks before shaking her head, Just that Karri ruined over by a council of elves.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Tuesday January 4th, 2022 10:59:31 PM
Zazu raises a hand. "Some of us went before the Council when we were requesting a place to settle and found our new home. We talked to all of them. Let me see how many I can remember ..."
The elf ticks them off, finger by finger (Info from the game wiki page):
Zelphar Ilimys - (Male Elf). Councilor. A wizened elderly yet still spry looking elf. Unofficial leader of the council. Has a faded tattoo of an orc totem inscribed in Orcish on his arm, a remnant from when he was an orc slave.
Maeralya Cardithas - (Female Elf Druid/Bloodwitch). Councilor. Traditionalist. A Culverwood devotee and one who is somewhat enamored to the old ways.
Faelar Waesberos - (Male Elf). Councilor. Elf Traditionalist. Faelar feels his duty is to the Emerald Kingdom and his wish is to steward its resources in a way he feels is responsible for the people of the Emerald Kingdom. Bit of a nepotist.
Mastakara Woldrock - (Female Dwarf). Councilor. A proud person. Owns a vineyard and produces wine. Said to be descended from one of the dwarf noble clans that settled in the Emerald Kingdom in exile.
Haldir Pagolor - (Male Half-Elf). Councilor. Newest member of the council. Rumor has it he might be 'dodgy'.
"Them's the ones I can remember. Ash maybe knows more?"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Tuesday January 4th, 2022 11:24:59 PM "Zelphar was the most supportive of our proposal for a town and I think helped gain some support from the other councilors too. We did a favor for Woldrock at her vineyard, so we might be in her good books too."
"We've also met some of their emissaries."
"So to answer the question we've met more than a few of them. We know them and they know of us - or have at least met with us on occasion"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Wednesday January 5th, 2022 2:07:38 PM
Panzer is ashamed he didn't read the situation better. He was just so happy Galen was OK.... Not knowing anything of the council he sits quiet;y and tries really hard to pay attention to what others know and to what Galen tells them.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Wednesday January 5th, 2022 3:29:15 PM
Nightingale sits close to Panzer, sips on her tea, and whispers to him. "I don't know anything about them, but apparently our friends do, would you like some tea, it's spicy orange this morning."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday January 5th, 2022 7:44:38 PM
Sahabiel raises an eyebrow. A lot of this is new to her - she has never met any of these council members herself, but if the Lady Cardithas is a Culverwood devotee, Sahabiel believes she would be remiss in her duties as a votary if she does not at least try to make a courtesy visit there while she is in town.
"...everything I know about the council would be what I learned from listening to Zazu just here and now. I will have a question later about how I would go about if I wanted to meet with one of yer council members, but let's first hear what ya called us here for?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Wednesday January 5th, 2022 9:01:29 PM
Lothlo leans against the wall and listens to the others. So, as the others have mentioned... not much, and probably not enough if it is relevant to this meeting. What should we know about them?
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